Clinical Nurse Specialist Job at IU Health, Fishers, IN

  • IU Health
  • Fishers, IN

Job Description

Clinical Nurse Specialist

At Indiana University Health, we are dedicated to transforming healthcare and improving lives. As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to deliver exceptional patient care, advance your career, and contribute to a supportive community committed to excellence.

We are seeking a passionate and skilled Clinical Nurse Specialist to join our Indiana University Health Fishers Team supporting our inpatient units - Medical Surgical, Critical Care, and Emergency Department. There is also cross coverage for Periop and Maternal/L&D between North and Fishers.

Join Our Team: Indiana University Health West Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care and fostering professional growth. If you are a dedicated advanced practice nurse passionate about impacting patient outcomes and advancing nursing practice, we invite you to apply.

Benefits: As part of our renowned healthcare system, both part-time and full-time employees enjoy a diverse benefits package, which includes:

  • Competitive compensation
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • 401(k) match
  • Paid medical leave
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance

Position Overview: The Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) is a Masters-prepared Advanced Practice Registered Nurse dedicated to enhancing patient care outcomes within the Medical Surgical Units. Serving in five key roles—Expert Clinician, Educator, Leader, Researcher, and Consultant—the CNS actively influences patient care practices, nursing excellence, and system improvements across their specialty areas.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Serve as a clinical expert in medical-surgical nursing practices, providing advanced consultation and support to staff and leadership.
  • Develop and facilitate educational programs to enhance staff competency and promote evidence-based practice.
  • Lead quality improvement initiatives and participate in research activities aimed at improving patient outcomes.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize systems and processes that support safe, effective, and patient-centered care.
  • Provide mentorship and support to nursing staff, fostering professional development and clinical excellence.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelors Degree of Nursing (BSN) required.
  • Master in nursing as Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) required.
  • Requires an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Indiana or an active Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) RN license and meets regulatory requirements to practice as a CNS.
  • Requires 3-5 years of advanced clinical skills typically gained through nursing experience.
  • Requires Basic Life Support certification through the AHA.
  • Other advanced life support certifications may be required per unit/department specialty according to patient care policies.

Job Tags

Full time, Part time

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